To apply for certification as a nutrient management consultant, an applicant shall: Submit to the Department an application on the form the Department requires; and Pay to the Department the certification fee stated in § 8-806 of this subtitle. The Department shall certify any individual who: Meets the requirements of this subtitle; Meets the Department’s educational requirements, including a program on the proper application of nutrients; Passes a Department approved examination; and Is employed by a person licensed under this subtitle; or Holds a license as required by this subtitle. To apply for a license an applicant shall: Submit to the Department an application on the form the Department requires; and Pay to the Department the applicable license fee stated in § 8-806 of this subtitle. The Department shall license a person who meets the requirements of this subtitle. A certificate or license is issued for 1 year unless the certificate or license is renewed as provided by this subtitle. The Department shall renew the certificate or license of any applicant for a 3-year term if the applicant: Submits a renewal application on the form that the Department requires; Pays to the Department the applicable fee stated in § 8-806 of this subtitle; Complies with applicable continuing education requirements; Complies with applicable record keeping and reporting requirements; and Otherwise is entitled to be certified or licensed. The Department may issue a farm operator’s plan development certificate to a person operating a farm for the development of that person’s own nutrient management plan. The certificate is valid provided the person operating the farm: Has paid the one-time fee provided in § 8-806 of this subtitle; Has passed an examination as determined by the Department; Complies with applicable continuing education requirements; Complies with applicable record keeping and reporting requirements; and Otherwise is entitled to be certified. A person that holds a license or certificate issued under this section shall comply with all applicable reporting requirements and deadlines established by the Department, including deadlines related to: Implementation of the Phosphorus Management Tool developed by the University of Maryland; and Submission of soil test phosphorus levels related to nutrient management plans developed in accordance with this subtitle. In addition to any penalty authorized under § 8–805 of this subtitle, a person that violates subsection (h) of this section is subject to an administrative penalty not exceeding $250.